Gunwerks Clymr Cycles Terribly

[John.b]

I bought a used Gunwerks Clymr last year and absolutely hate it.

I went from a Tikka t3x which action was so smooth to this which is jerky and binds. I sent a video to the store that I bought it from (which is a major Gunwerks dealer here in Canada), and was told that it is just because it is titanium and "titanium is just a grippier metal, and one of the major tradeoffs for weight", but I am not really confident in an accurate follow up shot if I need to take one now.

I reached out to Gunwerks too and sent them a video but they ignored me.

I feel like this explanation is like telling me that the Ferrari I just bought shifts like shit because it goes fast and that's just how it is.

Does anyone have this issue?

Here is a short clip of me cycling the bolt on it if anyone is interested.

 

[TheTone]

I’ll give you $50 for it

 

[waspocrew]

Prime example of why I don’t care for titanium actions. I have a Gunwerks Magnus with steel action and it’s very smooth. My brother and dad have a few more of their rifles, no issues. Titanium is definitely sticky.

 

[BRTreedogs]

I don’t have TI experience directly.

First call gunwerks.

See if you can send the bolt or whole action to get dlc coated.

You can also try some of this lube.

Bolt Balm - CherryBalmz

Bolt Balm is the best gun grease for bolt actions, lever-actions, revolvers, and pump shotguns. Smooth cycling and accuracy-preserving protection.

www.cherrybalmz.com

 

[Pharmseller]

I’ll give you $50 for it

I already called dibs at $75.

Sorry.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Is it the titanium bolt body binding on the action? or is it having feeding/extraction issues?

If its bolt binding, Id agree with the shop, if its feeding issues, a Gunwerks shouldn't have those.

 

[John.b]

I already called dibs at $75.

Sorry.

Add a couple of zeros and you have a deal haha. I do have it up for sale at $7,500 CAD which is like $50 USD... lmao

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

I felt a brand new ti Clymr at the Ak wild
sheep banquet a couple weeks ago.
It cycled exactly as you are describing.

 

[BAKPAKR]

I bought a Remington 700 Ti knowing that it might cycle roughly due to the titanium. It is rough but it cycles reliably. I have occasionally wondered if I could smooth it up by having the bolt nitrided or DLC’d but I don’t shoot it enough to go to that expense. It sure is nice to carry.

 

[huntnful]

It’s because it’s TI. They aren’t lying. They cycle like shit. Any weird side load during cycling and they bind up. I’ve had 2 TI actions and won’t have another one.

I did send one off to get DLC coated and it helped substantially though.

 

[WoodlandCritter]

They're not wrong. Titanium is like aluminum, both like to grab and gall.

 

[John.b]

It’s because it’s TI. They aren’t lying. They cycle like shit. Any weird side load during cycling and they bind up. I’ve had 2 TI actions and won’t have another one.

I did send one off to get DLC coated and it helped substantially though.

I have been looking to get this done but can't find anyone in Canada who does DLC

 

[wyosteve]

I have a Weatherby Backcountry Ti. It's a bit rough, but hasn't given me any problems. Not sure if more cycling of the action will smooth it out, but we'll see.

 

[BRTreedogs]

You could do some research on micro slick ceracoat and see if someone in your area could do that.

I don’t particularly like ceracoat stuff. But it might be better then nothing.

 

[John.b]

My gunsmith does microslick but the concern is premature wear vs DLC